The director of Amnesty International, Ghana section, Mr. Michael A. Brigandi has paid a two day working visit to Bawku to access at first hand the conflict situation in Bawku.
According to Mr. Brigandi, his meeting with the opinion leaders of the Kusasi and Mamprusi at separate meetings reviewed that both the Kusasi and Mamprusi are eager to see that the conflict come to an end but are however relying heavily on government to conclude her mediation efforts as soon as possible.
Mr. Brigandi emphasized that, the elders in particular have shown so much interest to see the end of the conflict in Bawku but the problem at the moment is the youth who must be given proper engagements.
He said the situation in Bawku is pathetic especially at Buabula where women and children were massacred because even weeks after the unfortunate incident, just by mere narration everybody including the elderly broke down in tears.
He said both sides indicated the high politicization of the conflict and appeal to all politicians to be circumspect in their utterances when it comes to the Bawku conflict.
He commended the Information Service Department and NCCE for their sensitization program on peace. He called on government and other stakeholders to give more resources to these department’s to deliver more educational programs because we need more education than the stiff curfew hours.
He urged government to take up concrete steps to resolving the situation in Bawku as soon as possible otherwise we may have to explore other means and ways available to Amnesty International.
JAMES DORGBETOR
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION OFFICER
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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